Boron trifluoride acetate complex

Boron trifluoride acetate complex is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is soluble in water. It is corrosive to metals and tissues.

 

Properties and characteristics of the substance

 

Air and water reaction

In humid air it forms a strong white smoke, irritates the skin, is corrosive to the skin, avoid inhalation. Reacts in water.

 

Fire hazard

Boron trifluoride acetate complex is toxic or corrosive (non-combustible/water sensitive)

 

Boron trifluoride acetate complex is non-combustible and the substance itself does not burn, but may decompose when heated to produce corrosive or toxic fumes. Vapors may accumulate in confined areas (basements, tanks, hoppers/tankers, etc.). Substances may react with water (some react violently), releasing corrosive and/or toxic gases and runoff. Contact with metals may emit flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or contaminated with water.

 

Health Hazards

Boron trifluoride acetate complex is toxic and/or corrosive (non-flammable/water sensitive): Toxic; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substances may cause serious injury, burns or death. Reaction with water or moist air may release toxic, corrosive or flammable gases. Reaction with water may produce large amounts of heat, which may increase the concentration of fumes in the air. Fires can produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause contamination.

 

Reaction Curve

A highly corrosive, moisture-sensitive liquid that releases toxic fluoride and boron oxide fumes when heated to decomposition.

Belongs to the following reaction groups

1. acid, carboxylic acid

2. Fluorinated salts, soluble

3. weak acids

 

Potentially incompatible absorbents

Use with caution: liquids with this reactive group classification are known to react with the following absorbents 

◮ Mineral-based and clay-based absorbents

◮ Sand

◮ dirt/earth

 

 

Protective measures

 

Isolation and evacuation

This substance is toxic and/or corrosive (non-flammable/water sensitive), as an immediate precaution, isolate the spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 m (150 ft) to prevent liquids and at least 25 m (75 ft) for solids.

 

Spills

Downwind, increase the isolation distance shown above as needed.

 

Fire

In the event of a tank, railcar or tanker fire, isolate 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; in addition, consider an initial evacuation of 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.

 

Fire Fighting

This material substance is toxic and/or corrosive (non-combustible/water sensitive).

 

Note

Some foams can react with the material and release corrosive/toxic gases.